A few weeks ago Damgoode Pies announced they would be closing their original Kavanaugh location. Not long after that announcement we began to hear rumors swirling that they would shut the Cantrell location, and along with it the brand as we know it (the Fayetteville location is owned and operated by a different group now), …
The World Cheese Dip Championship supporting Harmony Health Clinic has been a staple of the Arkansas food festival scene for the past twelve years. With any festival, changes happen every year. Some are small and barely noticeable to the public, others are large adjustments to position it for another long run (think Greek Food Festival …
There are very few places in Little Rock that have survived as long as Terri Lynn’s BBQ and Delicatessen on Rodney Parham. The bbq and sandwich shop turns 65 next year and looks well poised for the foreseeable future with an ownership change to a longtime customer and lover of the restaurant. Aaron and Kristin …
New Terri-Lynn’s Owner Looks to Continue History of 65 Year Old Restaurant Read More »
With the closing of yet another restaurant/bar in the River Market the talk of Little Rock this week seems to be the failing entertainment area. Is the area really collapsing or is there more going on? As many of you know, over the past couple of years I’ve shifted a significant portion of my energy …
What is Really Going on with the River Market Restaurant Scene? Read More »
The tornado that went through Little Rock and surrounding areas on Friday. Along with the dozens of homes and other businesses damaged and destroyed there were a number of our local restaurants also in the path. We have compiled a list of local restaurants we know that received significant damage and will likely be impacted …
Sterling Market, which opens today, sits in a category all of its own in the Little Rock food scene. It is part restaurant, part bakery, part butcher shop, part bar, and part grocery, but the sum of all the parts doesn’t quite add up to the potential it has to fill in the local scene. …
First Look: Sterling Market Introduces a Unique Concept for Little Rock Read More »
Waldo’s Chicken and Beer wasted no time rolling out a second Arkansas location of the joint venture between Fresh Hospitality and JTJ Restaurant (Petit & Keet, Cypress Social, Taziki’s) groups. This will be the first Little Rock proper location, and will be in the Outlets area at 6 Bass Pro Drive (former David’s Burger spot). …
Second Central Arkansas Waldo’s to Open This Month Read More »
At the end of every year there are always a number of restaurant changes. Many choose to close at the end of the year to time with tax returns, while many decide to dive into new projects or take advantage of new leasable buildings at the first of the year. This list is by no …
End of Year Restaurant Closures and New Openings Read More »
It has been just a little over a month since the mayoral election and I want to say first off thank you all who have reached out to show your support. I’ve heard from supporters as well as a huge number who voted for someone else that still wanted to wish me well, and I …
It is time for the 11th annual World Cheese Dip Championship this Sunday from 12-4pm at the River Market Pavilions. This year there are a number of restaurants competing for the best dip including returning champion Dizzy’s Gypsy Bistro. Trying to unseat them are 14 others including Mockingbird Bar and Taco, The Grind Bistro, Lili’s …